What are config.xml Error Messages?

General config.xml Runtime Errors

config.xml file errors often occur during the startup phase of Copernic Desktop Search, but can also occur while the program is running. These types XML errors are also known as “runtime errors” because they occur while Copernic Desktop Search is running. Here are some of the most common config.xml runtime errors:

• config.xml could not be found.
• config.xml error.
• config.xml failed to load.
• Error loading config.xml.
• Failed to register config.xml / Cannot register config.xml.
• Runtime Error - config.xml.
• The file config.xml is missing or corrupt.

Most XML errors are due to missing or corrupt files. Your config.xml file could be missing due to accidental deletion, uninstalled as a shared file of another program (shared with Copernic Desktop Search), or deleted by a malware infection. Furthermore, config.xml file corruption could be caused from a power outage when loading Copernic Desktop Search, system crash while loading or saving config.xml, bad sectors on your storage media (usually your primary hard drive), or malware infection. Thus, it’s critical to make sure your anti-virus is kept up-to-date and scanning regularly.

How to Fix config.xml Errors in 3 Steps (Time to complete: ~5-15 minutes)

If you're encountering one of the error messages above, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve your config.xml issue. These troubleshooting steps are listed in the recommended order of execution.

To begin System Restore (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

1. Hit the Windows Start button
2. When you see the search box, type "System Restore" and press "ENTER".
3. In the search results, find and click System Restore.
4. Please enter the administrator password (if applicable / prompted).
5. Follow the steps in the System Restore Wizard to choose a relevant restore point.
6. Restore your computer to that backup image.

If the Step 1 fails to resolve the config.xml error, please proceed to the Step 2 below.

You can uninstall Copernic Desktop Search software by following these instructions (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, and 10):

1. Hit the Windows Start button
2. In the search box, type "Uninstall" and press "ENTER".
3. In the search results, find and click "Add or Remove Programs"
4. Find the entry for Copernic Desktop Search 7.1.1.13217 and click "Uninstall"
5. Follow the prompts for uninstallation.

After the software has been fully uninstalled, restart your PC and reinstall Copernic Desktop Search software.

If this Step 2 fails as well, please proceed to the Step 3 below.

Copernic Desktop Search 7.1.1.13217

Copernic Inc.

When the first two steps haven't solved your issue, it might be a good idea to run Windows Update. Many config.xml error messages that are encountered can be contributed to an outdated Windows Operating System. To run Windows Update, please follow these easy steps:

1. Hit the Windows Start button
2. In the search box, type "Update" and press "ENTER".
3. In the Windows Update dialog box, click "Check for Updates" (or similar button depending on your Windows version)
4. If updates are available for download, click "Install Updates".
5. After the update is completed, restart your PC.

If Windows Update failed to resolve the config.xml error message, please proceed to next step. Please note that this final step is recommended for advanced PC users only.

If Those Steps Fail: Download and Replace Your config.xml File (Caution: Advanced)

If none of the previous three troubleshooting steps have resolved your issue, you can try a more aggressive approach (Note: Not recommended for amateur PC users) by downloading and replacing your appropriate config.xml file version. We maintain a comprehensive database of 100% malware-free config.xml files for every applicable version of Copernic Desktop Search. Please follow the steps below to download and properly replace you file:

1. Locate your Windows operating system version in the list of below "Download config.xml Files".
2. Click the appropriate "Download Now" button and download your Windows file version.
3. Copy this file to the appropriate Copernic Desktop Search folder location:
   
   Windows XP: C:\WINDOWS\pchealth\UploadLB\Config\
   Windows 8: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\Configuration\
   Windows 8: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowsphotos_16.4.4204.712_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
   Windows 8: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_16.4.4206.722_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
   Windows 8: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.microsoftskydrive_16.4.4204.712_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
   Show 64 more directories +

   Windows 8.1: C:\Program Files\WindowsApps\microsoft.windowscommunicationsapps_17.5.9600.20605_x86__8wekyb3d8bbwe\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\EaseUS\EaseUS Partition Master 13.5\bin\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Baidu\bdSparkUpdateSkin\skinres\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\Configuration\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Winamp\Skins\Big Bento\xml\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Winamp\Skins\Bento\xml\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office 15\root\office15\configuration\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\VMware\hostd\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\vddata\vduserdata\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\MySQL\MySQL Installer for Windows\Manifest\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\toolbox\matlab\codetools\liveeditor\config\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\resources\MATLAB\zh_CN\settings\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\resources\MATLAB\ko_KR\settings\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\resources\MATLAB\ja_JP\settings\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\MATLAB\R2019b\resources\MATLAB\en\settings\
   Windows 10: C:\xampp\php\pear\PEAR\Command\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Gadwin\PrintScreen\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Adobe\Installer\Icons\PPRO_13.0_win64\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud Experience\js\node_modules\xml2js\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Investintech.com Inc\Able2Extract Professional 14.0\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\YouTube\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\MySpace\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\MyNero\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\Flickr\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\Facebook\
   Windows 10: C:\Windows\Temp\TrendMicro AntiThreat Toolkit\HC_ATTK\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Titanium\plugin\Pt\win32\inspect\
   Windows 10: C:\Windows\Temp\TrendMicro AntiThreat Toolkit\HC_ATTK\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Titanium\plugin\Pt\win32\inspect\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Games\Age of Empires III Trial\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\SolidDocuments\Solid Converter v9\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\SolidDocuments\SolidConverterPDFv9\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\vddata\vduserdata\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Adobe\Installer\Icons\PHSP_20.0.1_win64\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Adobe Creative Cloud Experience\js\node_modules\xml2js\
   Windows 10: C:\Windows\Temp\TrendMicro AntiThreat Toolkit\HC_ATTK\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Trend Micro\Titanium\plugin\Pt\win32\inspect\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\ACID\ACID Pro\9.0\MxSynth\Vita Sampler\libraries\Vita Sampler\scripts\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\ACID\ACID Pro\9.0\MxSynth\Vita Sampler\libraries\Vita Sampler\config\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\YouTube\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\MySpace\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\MyNero\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\Flickr\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Nero\Nero 10\OnlineServices\NOSWebConfig\Facebook\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\TechSmith\Camtasia 2019\Media\Studio\HTML\JingLike\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\AVAST Software\Avast\fw\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Notepad++\
   Windows 10: C:\ProgramData\Adobe\Installer\Icons\PSE_18.0_win64\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\COMODO\COMODO Internet Security\vddata\vduserdata\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Condusiv Technologies\Diskeeper\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\VDownloader\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019\Draw\ExtensionsUnpacked\x64\ed11c5a7-6eb7-42b8-bebb-d54fb3f95e5d\1.0.1\unpacked\content\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019\Draw\ExtensionsUnpacked\x64\d4a17774-959a-4be2-b243-0dbd8cf4b9ca\1.0.3\unpacked\content\common\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\Corel\CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2019\Draw\ExtensionsUnpacked\x64\27497c18-7f70-4975-9e15-b9c94e309f10\1.0.3\unpacked\content\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe Animate CC 2019\en_US\First Run\StartPage\resources\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Adobe\Animate CC 2019\en_US\Configuration\StartPage\resources\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Local\Copernic\DesktopSearch\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\Downloads\SW_DVD5_Outlook_2010_64Bit_English_MLF_X16-40274\Outlook.WW\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\Configuration\
   Windows 10: C:\Users\Tester\AppData\Roaming\EdgeRunner\SpaceMonger\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Office\root\Office16\Configuration\
   Windows 10: C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office15\Configuration\
   
4. Restart your computer.

If this final step has failed and you're still encountering the error, you're only remaining option is to do a clean installation of Windows 10.

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